Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision of primary care for infants

Week 2 Discussion

For this assignment, you will review the latest evidence-based guidelines in the links provided below. Please make sure you are using scholarly references and they should not be older than 5 years. The posts/references must be in APA format. 

 Apply the information from the Aquifer case study to answer the following questions:

1. Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision of primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, and what are the essential components of this assessment on the basis of this child’s age?
2. Which tools will you use to assess specific components of development (such as speech, motor skills, social skills, etc.)? Which tools do you think are the most accurate in assessing the developmental components and why?
3. Which components would you consider in assessing the basic biological functioning and well-being of your pediatric patients? Why are these components important in providing primary health-care services to children?

Can the eradication of a disease-causing organism be justified scripturally?

2. Topic: Polio and Surveillance

Each thread must be not less than 500 words and support your assertions with at least 2 citations besides the course texts and the Bible.

The last case of smallpox in the United States occurred in 1949. A worldwide campaign to find new cases followed. Case clusters persisted into the 1960s and 70s. The last case was finally diagnosed in Somalia in 1977. The disease was declared eradicated by the WHO 2 years later and by 1980 the routine administration of the vaccine ended throughout the world.

Polio has been targeted as the next viral disease to be eliminated; however, many challenges continue. In the 1940s and early 1950s, an average of more than 35,000 cases per year occurred in the United States. With the advent of the Salk, inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) and the live Sabin, oral polio vaccine (OPV) naturally occurring paralytic polio cases rapidly diminished in the United States. The last outbreak occurred in the Midwest among the Amish community in 1979. The last imported case of wild-strain polio in the US was diagnosed in 1993. An additional 154 cases related to the use of the live OPV were seen between 1980 and 1999. Since 2000 the US has abandoned the use of OPV in favor of the inactivated vaccine (IPV) as a safer vaccine given the elimination of wild-virus disease in the US.

Globally the efforts to eradicate paralytic polio persist. The disease continues to be endemic in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria, and to cause periodic outbreaks in other countries in sub-Sahara Africa. In these areas, the live OPV is the vaccine of choice.

Unfortunately OPV still poses a small risk of vaccine-related polio, or of transmission of vaccine-derived polio virus infection (VDPV). In fact, several cases of imported VDPV have occurred in the US since 2005 despite the use of IPV.

1. Why did OPV remain the vaccine of choice in endemic areas?
2. Did the US make the right decision to switch from OPV to IPV?
3. Why is VDPV being seen in the US?
4. What should be the global policy for the use of polio vaccines?

Can the eradication of a disease-causing organism be justified scripturally? Cite Old and/or New Testament passages to support your position.

3. Topic: Dietary Laws

Each thread must be not less than 500 words and support your assertions with at least 2 citations besides the course texts and the Bible.

Infectious diseases, including many covered in the last 2 modules/weeks, can often be prevented through simple educational measures. Many of these diseases are related to food consumption. Some people believe the dietary laws of the Old Testament are merely a collection of restrictions based on crude human observations of disease causation prior to the discovery of the biology of parasitic diseases. Read Deuteronomy 14:3-21. Identify a disease associated with clean animals and a disease associated with unclean animals in the list. Before making a pledge to become a vegetarian, find a parasitic disease associated with vegetables.

Now, using the 3 diseases you have identified, create your own protocol to control spread of these diseases. Take full advantage of modern science as you make your recommendations but bear in mind not everyone has equal availability of all technologies.

Finally, render an opinion about the purpose of the dietary laws in Deuteronomy. Cite scripture to validate your opinion.

4.Topic: West Nile Encephalitis as an Emerging Disease

Each thread must be not less than 500 words and support your assertions with at least 2 citations besides the course texts and the Bible.

Since the appearance of HIV/AIDS as a disease entity in the last quarter of the 20th century a growing number of emerging infectious diseases have been identified. Some of these diseases are “new” and some are old nemeses returning with new epidemiologic features. For the purpose of discussion, consider West Nile Encephalitis.

1. What are the environmental forces behind the emergence of West Nile Encephalitis in the United States?
2. What are the social and behavioral factors of West Nile Encephalitis epidemiology?
3. What types of control measures have been used to manage this disease?
4. Are there any environmental or humanitarian concerns about any of the control measures?

What scriptural principles could be applied to the control of disease outbreaks? Provide references for your ideas

Regardless of sexual orientation, how are men and women similar and different in terms of their attitudes toward sex and love?

just answer part one and two questions, Cite any sources in APA format. No PLagerism.

Part 1

Sexuality is essential to the way one conceives oneself. It may depend on one’s experiences and considerations that often fluctuate throughout his or her lifespan. It gets impacted by different biopsychosocial, economic, cultural, religious, and spiritual factors.

The textbook states that with the passing time, the emotional, intellectual, and physical aspects of sexual desire and expression become fairly stable in both genders. The Western views have equalized aging with dying, so most of the people probably have a confined view of aged adults as sexually active individuals. Unfortunately, our healthcare providers are also not exempted from these stereotypical attitudes.answer the following question:

• Regardless of sexual orientation, how are men and women similar and different in terms of their attitudes toward sex and love?
• Describe Sternberg’s Triangular theory of Love. Can you compare a relationship you have experienced to Sternberg’s theory?
• How does a social cultural message add to the stereotypes toward sexuality in aging population?
• Are there changes in the sexual behavior of the aged population?
• Describe the changes in sexuality from puberty through late adulthood. Describe how a person’s definition and experience of sexuality and intimacy often fluctuates throughout his or her lifespan. What are some of the influences as it relates to “changes in sexuality from puberty to late adulthood”?

You may use the following article for your research:

Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A Triangular Theory of Love. Psychological Review, 93(2),
           119–135.

Part 2

Buss, Larsen, Westen, & Semmelroth (1992) studied the differences between the sexes as it related to feelings of jealousy and found that that neither sex was more jealous than the other. However, women get more distressed when they feel emotional infidelity and men get more upset with sexual infidelity.

• Do you agree or disagree? Why?
• What is jealousy and what are the different types of jealousies?
• What are the psychological dimensions of jealousy? Is jealousy always irrational? Can jealousy be based on fears?
• How does jealousy hurt or help a relationship? How should you effectively deal with jealousy? What suggestions might you offer a friend to assist with managing one’s jealousy?
• Your textbook presents two theoretical ideas about love that you may use when evaluating relationships. The sociologist, John Lee, describes six styles of love. What are these styles? Are there differences between the styles of women and men? How?

References:

Buss, D. M., Larsen, R. J., Westen, D., & Semmelroth, J. (1992). Sex differences
           in jealousy: Evolution, physiology, and psychology. Psychological Science,
3(4), 251–255.

Are you aware of your rights?

You have the right to ask that your Orlando criminal defense attorney be summoned to any police station if you are being held by them. After being detained by police, an attorney can explain to you your rights. An attorney can help you obtain a bail bond that will get you out from jail. Your lawyer will discuss the situation with you and help you take legal action if necessary. Visit here – https://www.muscalaw.com/locations/orlando.

why is East Africa’s Great Rift Valley such an important region for conducting paleoanthropological research?

Please address all of the questions below.

Geologically speaking, why is East Africa’s Great Rift Valley such an important region for conducting paleoanthropological research? 

There are more than a few drawbacks to bipedal movement. What are the evolutionary benefits? Describe the theories in detail.

 In the article on tchadensis, scans were used to help reveal and reinforce some anatomical details. How can 3D scans be applied to other areas of science? What applications can they have (you can be creative, use outside sources for this one)? 

Article on tchadensis: https://blackboard.sdsu.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-2365782-dt-content-rid-53586733_1/courses/ANTH101-02-Summer2015/SKOBARI_DEVEL_14_ImportedContent_20141231113302/Tchadensis%281%29.pdf

To assess your own body weight and develop a diet and exercise program

Part 1

Define BMI: You must define BMI, though not just with a general definition indicating its relationship to height and weight. Please also do not forget to define the actual term BMI!

Part 2

Calculate BMI: Many students use an automated calculator to complete this part of the assignment. I will deduct points if I do not see the actual math calculations. Please include all stages of the math calculations associated with determining your BMI.

Part 3

Compare/Contrast BMI & Individual Plan: There are three sections to this part of the assignment, and for the first part, you need to designate where your BMI falls according to the standard tables (underweight, normal, overweight, obese). In the second part of the assignment, you need to develop a dietary plan for your BMI value, and for the most part, you need to be as detailed as possible. Basically, I would like to see a “day in your life” according to where your current BMI falls. You need to include how many calories you plan on taking in and why, and you also need to develop a day’s worth of eating with specific foods and portions. As far as the exercise plan, again, you need to be as specific as possible. The goal of this section is to develop a plan that incorporates all of the components of a sound fitness program (flexibility, endurance, strength training, body fat, and cardiovascular), as well as discuss specific exercises that you plan on doing. Basically, the goal is to produce a weekly plan, with specific exercises, that has all of the components of a sound fitness plan.

What sort of cultural changes impact families in the article and the film?

This week we have been exploring kinship or family. While the article “A Tale of Two Pregnancies” and the film Dadi’s Family depict very different families, they nonetheless address issues of cultural change as it impacts families.  What sort of cultural changes impact families in the article and the film? u can watch the film on the youtube:http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ZsYgmC7E4

Explain any two of the following concepts as they apply to an interface of your choice

Part 1: Help Text and a Chosen Interface

Explain any two of the following concepts as they apply to an interface of your choice:

• Contextual help text
• Procedural help text
• Reference help text
• Conceptual help text

Begin this section with the specific identification of the interface itself. Write in full sentences and provide a separate paragraph for each of your 2 chosen concepts as they apply to this interface. Write at least 80 words for this part of the paper and use appropriate terminology.

Part 2: Typography Concepts

Use appropriate sources and learn more about the study of text.

Define the following terms in a table or bulleted list, writing full sentences for the definitions in your own words. Provide an example of how each one might be used in an interface. Use in-text citations to identify the sources of your information (this means that each definition must be cited).

• Leading
• Kerning
• Tracking
• Widow
• Orphan
• Anti-aliasing

Part 3: Design Concepts

Answer three of the following questions, each in its own paragraph. This part is not research; the content is to be written in your own words, using your critical thinking skills and your understanding from the unit reading. Do not copy the questions. Write at least 35 words for each paragraph.

• Why is justified alignment not typically considered good design? Does the device make a difference for this?
• Why is it important to provide well-written headings/subheadings on an interface?
• Why is text written in all caps harder to read?
• Why might it be a good idea to use the default color for hyperlinked text?
• What text design concepts must the designer consider if moving a website application to a mobile application?

Part 4: Accessibility

Not everyone can see the text or graphics on a website. In your own words, discuss at least 2 ways in which websites should consider users with these disabilities.

Develop a business continuity plan

For this assignment, you must write a technical paper that assembles  the business continuity plans you created during this course for your  selected organization.

Your paper should include all the elements of a comprehensive business continuity plan organized in five sections:

1. Governance
2. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
3. Plans, Measures, and Arrangements for Business Continuity
4. Readiness Procedures
5. Quality Assurance Techniques (training, testing, and maintenance)

Length: 16 page technical paper, not including title or reference pages

Resources:  Cite at least 8 recent scholarly resources

The completed assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration  of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new  thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response  should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Attach plagiarism report.

Understand the views and goals of the two best-known black leaders of the turn-of-the-twentieth century U.S.: Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.

Understand the views and goals of the two best-known black leaders of the turn-of-the-twentieth century U.S.:  Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois.  You will do this by writing an editorial supporting one of the men from a specific historical perspective.  This assignment will help you practice the skills of comparison, analyzing evidence, and argumentation, as well as become more familiar with black history and progressivism in the early twentieth century.

Documents for analysis: 

Booker T. Washington, “Atlanta Compromise” (1895), http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/39/ .

W.E.B. DuBois, “Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others” (1903), http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/40 (also, see the excerpts that are available in this submodule).

Task:

• First, read both documents carefully, along with pp. 617-619 in the textbook.
• Second, create a persona and perspective from which to write.  Some suggestions are:
  • a black southern sharecropper.
  • a white Atlanta businessman.
  • a black, female domestic worker in Atlanta.
  • a black 17-year-old living in Harlem.
• Write an editorial (300-400 words, or more than 1 page and less than 2) in support of DuBois OR Washington from your persona to one of the following newspapers:
  • Chicago Defender – the leading black newspaper of the day.
  • Atlanta Journal – Atlanta daily newspaper; championed the “New South”; very conservative on race.
  • Atlanta Independent – black weekly newspaper published in Atlanta.

In your editorial, include

• a brief introduction (2-3 sentences) of your character
• state at least two (2) reasons why you (as your character) support your chosen leader
• and at least one (1) reason you believe the other leader’s ideas are flawed.
• Bring in at least one direct quote from each primary source.

In other words, you are comparing the two men, but ultimately supporting one over the other as having the best vision for black Americans, ca. 1903.